Seeing friends is important - but should children have to sit in a classroom in order to socialise? School isn't the only way. Come and learn about self-directed learning with @liveplaylearn1 and myself on Saturday evening. @SuitableEducat1 @ProgEducat
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Why did @BBCWomansHour choose to interview Home Schooling Association for the piece today? Are they home educators? They seem to be tutors selling services to home ed.
They certainly don't represent home educators, despite their name.
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Why are schools being sold as the solution to domestic violence and to alcohol and substance abuse? THIS is why we need a welfare system and drug & alcohol support. THIS is why we need help for victims of domestic abuse
Children need much more than this from the @ChildrensComm
Please rt.
Support @HomeEdPompey taking legal action and fighting back against incredibly poor treatment by the local authority. It will help all home educators ❤
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I know many #parents are worried about sending their child back to school. Many are considering #deregistering and starting #homeeducation. Remember the LA may not be honest with you but the #homeed community will be happy to offer support, just ask 😁
It says a lot that this govt will not feed children because that is usurping parents responsibility and yet are simultaneously fighting other parents to take AWAY their legal right to be responsible for their children's education.
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Ps feed the children!
What fabulous morning news!! The crowdfunder by @HomeEdPompey to raise funds for legal action reached target within 24 hrs ❤❤
The action is needed to fight the council's consistent overstepping of law and harassment of families
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I've seen so many letters from LAs that are rude, contain blatant lies and aim to bully law abiding #homeeducators. Who would want to engage with that? Take a look in the mirror @LGAcomms, the reason for the lack of engagement is staring right back at you!
It is not okay to smear home educated children as 'vulnerable' nor 'invisible'. There are v negative consequences.
The open letter calls for evidenced-based discussion and language.
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Absolutely agree.
From the letter:
"When huge numbers of children are swept up into the categories of ‘invisible’, ‘vulnerable’ and ‘children missing education’ our ability to discuss causes, or to help those children who need help is hampered."
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They will have to be careful with their approach. They won't want to risk making education the Government's responsibility as then parents will take legal action against them over failing schools.
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I stand with them in spirit. The plan to remove the option to be home educated and have them forcibly sent to school at an unbelievably young age are crimes against children. It will do nothing to combat extremism and will instead destroy young people's mental health.